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NASB | Hebrews 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 12:23 and to the general assembly and assembly of the firstborn who are registered [as citizens] in heaven, and to God, who is Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous (the redeemed in heaven) who have been made perfect [bringing them to their final glory], |
Subject: Are Catholic members consider Christian? |
Bible Note: Hi Keliy Thanks for your kind words. Just to clarify my position, I certainly don't deny the fact that catholic's believe in the Jesus of the Bible as the Son of God and that perhaps there are those that are saved within the catholic church, I'll leave that to God! Be mindful that scripture is clear that even the demons believe in the Son of God, Jesus Christ. I want to add that because the scriptures (66 OT/NT) in themselves do not refer to or support the catholic accepted apocrypha as inspired scripture in addition to the fact that there are clear historical errors in the apocrypha as well as unbiblical doctrines such as praying for the dead (based on my reading), there is clearly a problem. Remember also that, Jesus himself said that "I am the way, the truth and the life, and NO ONE comes to the Father but through me". That means that we do not access the Father in heaven any other way but through Jesus himself, not by some mere man that has the title father. I would also like to add that being a Christian is having a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, not practicing religion or rituals and certainly not placing any higher emphasis on anyone or thing other than Jesus Christ himself. Please understand that I do not have any agenda here to attack any group or individual, but that I do care about the truth and getting the truth out, striving to do so with gentleness, kindness and respect. I believe that the Holy Bible (66 OT/NT books)is truly the only inspired word of God and is not subject to change and has one truth. It is man in our sinful nature that corrupts the word of God twisting doctrines etc. I have no denominational bias and believe that those who truly believe and understand what Jesus did on the cross with a truly repentant, broken and contrite heart accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and have totally submitted to Him are truly saved and it is those who have done that are the true body and bride of Christ (the church). You will know them by their fruits and their love for one another. Following should be a decision to attend a local fellowship that teaches and preaches the whole counsel of God. So having said all that my friend, we've got a lot of work to do! Rub shoulders with people and get the truth out there! God bless you! |